Planning

HR and Managed Payroll Solution

CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Planning

02 Jun 2026 at 15:08

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cairn Housing Association, located at 22 Hopetoun Street, Edinburgh, is initiating a procurement process for an "HR and Managed Payroll Solution" aimed at enhancing their human resources operations. This planned tender is part of the services industry category, specifically focused on time accounting or human resources software development services. As a part of the planning stage, the procurement is intended for businesses providing HR systems with managed payroll capabilities. The process will be executed via an open tender on the Public Contracts Scotland platform, with a future notice date expected on 14th August 2026. Interested suppliers will deliver the solution to Cairn Housing Association, integrating both on-site and managed services, adhering to the CELEX legal basis (32014L0024).

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of delivering integrated human resources and payroll systems. Companies with expertise in software development for HR operations, especially those familiar with the nuances of housing associations, will find this tender highly beneficial. As a central purchasing body, Cairn Housing Association is a key buyer in the housing sector, offering potential growth and visibility for providers capable of delivering scalable and effective solutions. The open tender process not only encourages competition but also provides a platform for innovative suppliers to showcase their capabilities in meeting the sophisticated needs of a housing association managing a workforce of approximately 250 employees.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR and Managed Payroll Solution

Notice Description

HR system for housing association with 250 employees, plus MANAGED payroll system for same.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Tender via the Public Contracts Scotland platform. Additional information: PIN being issued to assess availability of unmanaged HR systems in combination with managed payroll systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052029-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212450 - Time accounting or human resources software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4GH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

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